VisAO and the WFS got a much needed spring cleaning today. We also installed some new filters.
![fuss, fuss](/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/laird_installs.jpg)
Jared and Alfio installed a new more powerful Y-stage motor. This motor has to lift the W-unit against gravity, and the old one was under-powered and so was failing. These motors are very powerful, even the old one, so it is very nerve racking to mess around with them. We had a stressful morning.
![tuned like a trumpet](/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/alfio_tunes.jpg)
T.J. and Katie buttoned up Clio today.
![small but powerful](/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/clio_inside.jpg)
![tilt-a-whirl](/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/clio_lifts.jpg)
The weather has been gorgeous, and we’re seeing lots of locals out and about.
![double trouble](/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/double_vizzy.jpg)
![he knows I'm going to ask for a ride.](/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/horse.jpg)
![try not to eat the weather station fellas](/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Clowns.jpg)
Here’s the song of the day. We have spent so much time here it now feels like we’re coming home when we get off the plane in La Serena.